Take a tour of Blarney Castle, Ireland – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Amidst the blue Irish skies and green lands of Blarney, lies the Blarney Castle, an intriguing medieval fortification.
Set against the refreshing greens of the gardens dotted with colorful flowers and trees you will find it hard to resist the charm the fort exudes.
Built in the 15th century, this stronghold is the third of the same structure to be built on the site.
The MacCarthy dynasty, is credited with building this enchanting and spell binding castle.
One of the features that make this place really popular is the well-known Blarney Stone, also known as 'The Stone of Eloquence'.
According to a legend, anyone who kisses this stone is rewarded with eloquence, an enticing prize for many of the worlds powerful and famous.
